L99 Lifter tick carnage.... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blackknight · 01-06-2011, 08:38 PM

Well my Camaro has been at the dealer for two weeks getting a few things worked out. One was the spoiler paint chip. and the other is the lifters ticking.

They fixed the paint while they were waiting on the new lifters from Canada, and they informed me that they were working on the lifters today. So on my way home from work I decided to stop at the dealership and see the progress....i wish i didnt. the service manager saw my face and said, "good thing you didnt come by earlier we had it torn down all the way to the block, the tech just got the heads put back together a little while ago..." i was like

In shock and awe! my poor baby!

Well anyways heres some pics. Thought i would share. It was hard seeing my girl all torn up like that. But on a lighter note, its gonna be done tomorrow and be all better.

Also on another note, when the throttle body and intake was sitting on the table right there, i looked at it and noticed a bit of oil residue on the lip of the throttle body...good thing i got my RX catch can on the way!

Later guys.

427Carl · 01-06-2011, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the photos... When my car looks like that, someone else will own it... I'll never let them touch my motor........ never...

Ratcals · 01-06-2011, 10:23 PM

That's like seeing surgery on a loved one...we feel your pain brother!

SILVERHAWK · 01-07-2011, 05:04 AM

UGH!!! yeah, I don't think I would want to see that either unless we're modding something.

I'm no mechanic, but that looks like a great time for FREE supercharger installation?!

IROCanSS · 01-07-2011, 05:51 AM

Eh, that's nothing. Watch or do a cam install with supporting "stuff".

mscaggs · 01-07-2011, 05:59 AM

Great time for new Cam!

blackknight · 01-07-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

UGH!!! yeah, I don't think I would want to see that either unless we're modding something.

I'm no mechanic, but that looks like a great time for FREE supercharger installation?!

LoL,

but thats a little out of my price range....

SILVERHAWK · 01-07-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blackknight

LoL,

but thats a little out of my price range....

I know, right, but damn it sounds good doesn't it!!!

blackknight · 01-07-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

I know, right, but damn it sounds good doesn't it!!!

mmmm very good.

blackknight · 01-07-2011, 08:46 PM

Got my ride back tonight. For the spoiler paint chip they repainted the whole decklid and installed the new grommits to keep it from rubbing.

My AC belt was was squeaking bad so they replaced that as well.

As for the lifters they replaced all the lifters. This meant taking apart the engine all the way to the block. So now the engine has all new gaskets and seals etc. Also got a free oil change out of it too

lol.

Car ran fine on the way home, i really didnt test it out, because it was snowing and i had ZERO traction with those pirellis. kept fish tailing doing about 25 mph.

But im gonna start it up later after its been sitting and see if the ticking is truely gone.

TripleB · 01-07-2011, 09:04 PM

what was wrong with the lifters?

also, i'm surprised they left the engine open like that in the first pic. when people install superchargers they usually tape those off to keep dust and crap from getting in there. unless they were working on it while you were there?

brantley847 · 01-07-2011, 10:06 PM

I have always wondered if you tune out AFM do you still have the issues associated with the lifter tick?

blackknight · 01-08-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

what was wrong with the lifters?

also, i'm surprised they left the engine open like that in the first pic. when people install superchargers they usually tape those off to keep dust and crap from getting in there. unless they were working on it while you were there?

They would tick after it would sit for a while on startup. There was a TSB on it. GM picked up the bill on that one.

and yea the guy was working on it, he just stepped away for a minute.

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Originally Posted by brantley847

I have always wondered if you tune out AFM do you still have the issues associated with the lifter tick?

Mine still ticked after tuning out the AFM. the lifters just have a defect. the new ones fix it i guess....

PQ · 01-08-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blackknight

Also on another note, when the throttle body and intake was sitting on the table right there, i looked at it and noticed a bit of oil residue on the lip of the throttle body...good thing i got my RX catch can on the way!

Later guys.

Here's mine. On the garage floor right now. If anyone doubt the uses or needs of a catch can, check this out.

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Originally Posted by TripleB

what was wrong with the lifters?

also, i'm surprised they left the engine open like that in the first pic. when people install superchargers they usually tape those off to keep dust and crap from getting in there. unless they were working on it while you were there?

Yesterday morning. Tape em' up.

I got the blower on now. It's not too bad but I'd hate to get deep into the engine.

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01-06-2011, 08:38 PM	#1
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	L99 Lifter tick carnage.... Well my Camaro has been at the dealer for two weeks getting a few things worked out. One was the spoiler paint chip. and the other is the lifters ticking. They fixed the paint while they were waiting on the new lifters from Canada, and they informed me that they were working on the lifters today. So on my way home from work I decided to stop at the dealership and see the progress....i wish i didnt. the service manager saw my face and said, "good thing you didnt come by earlier we had it torn down all the way to the block, the tech just got the heads put back together a little while ago..." i was like In shock and awe! my poor baby! Well anyways heres some pics. Thought i would share. It was hard seeing my girl all torn up like that. But on a lighter note, its gonna be done tomorrow and be all better. Also on another note, when the throttle body and intake was sitting on the table right there, i looked at it and noticed a bit of oil residue on the lip of the throttle body...good thing i got my RX catch can on the way! Later guys. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

01-06-2011, 10:22 PM	#2
427Carl 427CARL Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6speed Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 467 View My Garage	Thanks for the photos... When my car looks like that, someone else will own it... I'll never let them touch my motor........ never... __________________ 427carlz@bell.net

01-06-2011, 10:23 PM	#3
Ratcals Drives: Black,IOM stripe, 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cibolo, Texas Posts: 18	Ouch! That's like seeing surgery on a loved one...we feel your pain brother!

01-07-2011, 05:04 AM	#4
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,116	UGH!!! yeah, I don't think I would want to see that either unless we're modding something. I'm no mechanic, but that looks like a great time for FREE supercharger installation?! __________________

01-07-2011, 05:59 AM	#6
mscaggs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 View My Garage	Great time for new Cam! __________________ Mike from Nashville

01-07-2011, 05:51 AM	#5
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Eh, that's nothing. Watch or do a cam install with supporting "stuff".

01-07-2011, 08:46 PM	#10
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	Got my ride back tonight. For the spoiler paint chip they repainted the whole decklid and installed the new grommits to keep it from rubbing. My AC belt was was squeaking bad so they replaced that as well. As for the lifters they replaced all the lifters. This meant taking apart the engine all the way to the block. So now the engine has all new gaskets and seals etc. Also got a free oil change out of it too lol. Car ran fine on the way home, i really didnt test it out, because it was snowing and i had ZERO traction with those pirellis. kept fish tailing doing about 25 mph. But im gonna start it up later after its been sitting and see if the ticking is truely gone. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

01-07-2011, 09:04 PM	#11
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	what was wrong with the lifters? also, i'm surprised they left the engine open like that in the first pic. when people install superchargers they usually tape those off to keep dust and crap from getting in there. unless they were working on it while you were there? __________________

01-07-2011, 10:06 PM	#12
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	I have always wondered if you tune out AFM do you still have the issues associated with the lifter tick? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

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